[Eyelid alterations associated with palpebral ectropion].

نویسندگان

  • Silvana Artioli Schellini
  • Gislaine Priscila Momm Zimmermann
  • Erika Hoyama
  • Carlos Roberto Padovani
  • Carlos Roberto Pereira Padovani
چکیده

PURPOSE To evaluate eyelid margin alterations in ectropion carriers. METHODS An observational study was done involving 53 eyelid ectropion patients and 25 individuals with dermochalasis (control group). Eyelash position and margin inflammation were observed using digital images. The data were submitted to statistical analysis. RESULTS Patients with ectropion showed a decreased number of eyelashes, loose convexity, trichiasis and distichiasis as compared with the control group. CONCLUSION Patients with eyelid ectropion have eyelid margin alterations probably due to the chronic inflammatory process in this region.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

دوره 68 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2005